Fatma Bahçeci

Angiography, which is still considered the gold standard for imaging the heart's blood vessels, plays a very important role in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Anadolu Health Center cardiology specialists emphasize that angiography is a diagnostic method aimed at revealing the narrowing or blockage of coronary vessels to determine the treatment approach. They answer questions you may have regarding angiography…

Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels that are visibly prominent just beneath the skin. They occur when the walls of the blood vessels weaken and the heart valves do not function properly, causing blood to begin to pool in the vessels. The accumulated blood in the veins can lead to a blue or purple appearance in the legs, feet, or ankles. The treatment for varicose veins aims to alleviate symptoms, reduce the risk of complications, and improve appearance. Treatment methods include exercise, elevating the legs, wearing compression stockings, injection therapy, laser treatment, and surgical intervention.

The heart is a four-chambered organ consisting of two ventricles and two atria. It pumps blood throughout the body to maintain circulation and transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where it is purified and delivered to the tissues. The upper chambers of the heart are called atria, and the lower chambers are called ventricles. Certain congenital heart diseases, which are present from birth, may involve structural abnormalities in these chambers. One of these conditions is called atrial septal defect, or ASD for short.